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Ghana Govt Reluctantly Drops GHC 80 Million Earmarked for Controversial National Cathedral

Once again, the Minority Group in Ghana’s Parliament has forced the ruling New Patriotic Party Government led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, to reluctantly drop the Eighty Million Ghana Cedis (GHC80,000,000.00) earmarked for the construction of the controversial National Cathedral in the 2023 Fiscal year.
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Suma Traditional Council Honours Speaker Bagbin for His Role in Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been recognized by the Chiefs and people of the Suma Traditional Council in the Bono and Ahafo regions for his role in Parliament’s consideration of the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill”, popularly known as the “Anti-Gay Bill”.

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution only Helps to Elect a Dictator; Time to Change it – Hon. Muntaka

The Member of Parliament for the Asawase Constituency and Former Minority Chief Whip, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has joined calls for a revamp of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution since it only helps to elect a dictator for the country.

PAP MPs Need to Help Ratify Free Movement of People Protocol to Enhance AfCFTA Implementation – Hon Alhagie Mbow

The Chairperson of the Western African Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament and Senator in the Gambia Parliament, Hon. Alhagie Mbow, has urged his colleague Members of the Pan-African Parliament to ensure the ratification of the Protocol on Free and Safe Movement of People, and Goods and services across the continent in their various countries to justify their role as representatives of the African people. 

Minority Cries for Help from Civil Society to Oppose President Akufo Addo’s Government

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Benin: VLAVONOU Ready to Continue Serving the Interest of Citizens at the National Assembly

The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis Gbèhounou VLAVONOU officially opened the work of the first ordinary session of the year 2023. This was coupled with his inauguration to serve a 2nd term in office.

Minority Cries for Help from Civil Society to Oppose President Akufo Addo’s Government

The Minority group in Ghana’s Parliament is calling for help from the Civil Society Community in the country as well as well-meaning Ghanaians to join them in policing President Akufo Addo’s Government against excessive borrowing.

Benin: VLAVONOU Ready to Continue Serving the Interest of Citizens at the National Assembly

The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis Gbèhounou VLAVONOU officially opened the work of the first ordinary session of the year 2023. This was coupled with his inauguration to serve a 2nd term in office.

Benin Parliamentary Press Corps Interacts with Re-elected Speaker Vlavonou

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Suma Traditional Council Honours Speaker Bagbin for His Role in Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been recognized by the Chiefs and people of the Suma Traditional Council in the Bono and Ahafo regions for his role in Parliament’s consideration of the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill”, popularly known as the “Anti-Gay Bill”.

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution only Helps to Elect a Dictator; Time to Change it – Hon. Muntaka

The Member of Parliament for the Asawase Constituency and Former Minority Chief Whip, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has joined calls for a revamp of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution since it only helps to elect a dictator for the country.

PAP MPs Need to Help Ratify Free Movement of People Protocol to Enhance AfCFTA Implementation – Hon Alhagie Mbow

The Chairperson of the Western African Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament and Senator in the Gambia Parliament, Hon. Alhagie Mbow, has urged his colleague Members of the Pan-African Parliament to ensure the ratification of the Protocol on Free and Safe Movement of People, and Goods and services across the continent in their various countries to justify their role as representatives of the African people. 

Minority Cries for Help from Civil Society to Oppose President Akufo Addo’s Government

The Minority group in Ghana’s Parliament is calling for help from the Civil Society Community in the country as well as well-meaning Ghanaians to join them in policing President Akufo Addo’s Government against excessive borrowing.

Benin: VLAVONOU Ready to Continue Serving the Interest of Citizens at the National Assembly

The President of the National Assembly of Benin, Louis Gbèhounou VLAVONOU officially opened the work of the first ordinary session of the year 2023. This was coupled with his inauguration to serve a 2nd term in office.

Benin Parliamentary Press Corps Interacts with Re-elected Speaker Vlavonou

Members of a committee leading the Network of Accredited Journalists in Parliament of Benin known as "Réseau des Journalistes Accrédités au Parlement" (REJAP) led by Mr. Max Gaspard ADJAMONSI have paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the Benin National Assembly on Monday, April 24th, 2023.

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PNAfrica The Gambia Optimistic about Country’s Performance in Next OPI Index

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PAP President Charges Youth to be Driving Force for AfCFTA Implementation

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PAP Committees Work must be based on the “SMART Principle” – President Charumbira

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PAP Permanent Committee Meeting Opens with Pomp and Pageantry

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